source-verification

Verify sources and claims using the SIFT framework and credibility checklist.

359|61|Updated Dec 25, 2025
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/jamditis/claude-skills-journalism --skill source-verification
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
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Skill: source-verification
Source: https://github.com/jamditis/claude-skills-journalism/tree/main/source-verification
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/jamditis/claude-skills-journalism --skill source-verification

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Verifies sources and claims for journalism and research.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • SIFT-based verification workflow: Stop, Investigate, Find, and Trace to assess claims before publication.
  • Source credibility checklist: A structured rubric to evaluate reliability, expertise, and potential conflicts of interest.
  • Digital verification techniques: Social media account analysis, reverse image search, metadata checks, and provenance tracking.
  • Use Case: After encountering a claim on social media, apply the workflow to assemble corroborating sources and document the verification trail for publication.

Quick Start

Run the source-verification skill on a new tip or claim to generate an initial verification trail and checklist.

Frequently Asked Questions about source-verification

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I verify sources and claims found on social media?▼

To verify sources found on social media, apply a structured SIFT workflow (Stop, Investigate, Find, Trace) alongside a credibility checklist to assess account reliability, perform reverse image searches, and track provenance for transparent reporting.

What is the SIFT method for fact-checking digital content?▼

The SIFT method for fact-checking is a structured verification workflow consisting of Stop, Investigate, Find, and Trace, designed to assess claims, evaluate source credibility, and track provenance before publishing research or journalism.

How do I perform a reverse image search to check photo credibility?▼

Perform a reverse image search by applying digital verification techniques to track photo provenance, checking metadata, and cross-referencing sources within a guided workflow to assemble corroborating evidence for publication.

Can I use this to document a verification trail for journalism research?▼

Yes, you can document a verification trail for journalism research by applying a guided workflow that generates a source credibility checklist and tracks provenance, enabling transparent reporting and evidence assembly before publication.

What is the best way to evaluate source reliability and potential conflicts of interest?▼

The best way to evaluate source reliability and potential conflicts of interest is to use a structured source credibility checklist that systematically assesses expertise, reliability, and biases within a guided fact-checking workflow.

Why should I trace provenance before publishing claims from social media posts?▼

You should trace provenance before publishing claims to ensure source credibility, prevent amplifying misinformation, and build a transparent verification trail using digital verification techniques and structured fact-checking workflows.